Sr. Hardware Validation Engineer
Core
Design, build, and commission custom mechanical and electrical test rigs to validate humanoid robot subsystems and full platforms.
Role type
Senior Hardware Validation Engineer (Test Infrastructure)
Builds
Custom mechanical jigs, fixtures, PCB test beds, and data acquisition infrastructure for robot validation.
Domain
Robotics / Hardware Validation / Test Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design (CAD), Electrical design (schematics, wiring harnesses), Test rig development, Procurement & supplier management, Systems engineering, Reliability testing (HALT/HASS)
Preferred skills
Data Acquisition (LabVIEW, NI, Dewesoft), Regulatory compliance (UL, CE, FCC), Robotics validation, Python scripting, PCB test bed design
Technologies
SolidWorks, Fusion, NX, LabVIEW, National Instruments, Dewesoft
Responsibilities
Design and build custom mechanical jigs and fixtures for stress-testing robot subsystems; Commission test rigs from CAD to working floor setup; Engage with systems owners to define validation scope and requirements; Source parts and manage external suppliers for test equipment; Support long-term endurance and life-cycle testing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC